GOLDMEDALIST Clarifies Kim Soo Hyun Allegations Regarding ‌Kim Sae Ron

GOLDMEDALIST, the agency representing actor‍ blank”>Kim Soo Hyun,⁣ has released an ⁣official statement addressing recent allegations linking him to the late blank”>Kim Sae Ron. The statement was issued earlier than initially planned.

The agency had previously announced its ⁣intention to provide a detailed response to claims made⁣ by HoverLab Inc. Though, due to recent events, the statement was expedited and released on the morning of March 14.

In their statement, GOLDMEDALIST addressed⁣ several key points, including the nature of Kim Soo Hyun’s past relationship with Kim Sae Ron and allegations of financial pressure exerted on the actress. The agency asserted that while a ⁢relationship existed, it did not occur during ⁤Kim Sae Ron’s minor years. They also‌ refuted claims that Kim​ Soo Hyun’s⁢ agency pressured Kim ⁣Sae Ron to repay 700 million won (approximately⁤ $481,300),providing supporting evidence.

GOLDMEDALIST’s Detailed ⁢Statement

The agency’s full statement provides a comprehensive overview ​of their position on the matter:

“Hello, this is GOLDMEDALIST.”

“We are issuing a statement on behalf of Kim Soo Hyun regarding ⁤the recent reports⁤ by HoverLab ‌Inc. (hereafter ‌referred to as HoverLab). Previously, GOLDMEDALIST announced that we would release a statement next week based on verifiable evidence to refute‍ the claims ​made by HoverLab.”

The agency explained the urgency behind the early release, citing Kim Soo Hyun’s emotional state‍ and alleged harassment:

“Though, early this morning, Kim Soo Hyun exhibited signs of severe‍ psychological ‍instability, ⁤and we ‍have taken measures to ensure that he can achieve absolute ‍stability. Following HoverLab’s report, Kim Soo Hyun has been‌ experiencing extreme confusion due to claims that the cause‌ of the sudden death of the deceased is attributed to​ him. Additionally,⁤ on the night of ⁢March 12, after HoverLab’s broadcast, a vehicle with individuals holding ‌cameras was‍ stationed across from the company’s main entrance and in the parking lot until dawn. On March‍ 13, around lunchtime, individuals with cameras were seen loitering around the building, continuing the psychological pressure on Kim Soo Hyun.”

GOLDMEDALIST then ‌addressed ​the core issue of Kim sae ‍Ron’s debt and the agency’s involvement:

“Regarding the debt issue,the actual creditor is GOLDMEDALIST,not Kim Soo Hyun. Kim Sae Ron’s debt‍ to GOLDMEDALIST arose from the agency’s advance payment of penalties she ⁢incurred due to the drunk driving incident⁣ that occurred⁣ in⁤ May 2022.”

The⁤ agency clarified the financial arrangements made​ following Kim Sae Ron’s drunk driving incident:

“After the accident, the ‍total penalty amount ⁢was 1.114 billion won. after deducting the compensation⁤ Kim Sae Ron‌ had already paid, the remaining compensation amount⁤ was reduced to about 700 million won. This process included repairing and selling Kim Sae ⁣Ron’s ‍vehicle, which was severely ‌damaged in the drunk driving accident, to‌ compensate for some of the damages. This was done at Kim Sae ron’s request, where GOLDMEDALIST repaired and sold the non-operational​ accident vehicle, compensating for part‍ of the damages. The claim⁤ made by the informant who appeared on‌ HoverLab ⁣that we seized Kim ​Sae Ron’s ​vehicle is a ⁤distortion‌ of this situation.”

Breakdown of Penalties

The statement included ‌a detailed breakdown of the penalties incurred due to ​the drunk driving incident:

• Keds (Advertisement):‍ 390,000,000 won
• “Bloodhounds” (Drama): ‌700,000,000 won
• Damaged Commercial property: 24,361,852 won
• Total: 1,114,361,852 won

GOLDMEDALIST further explained that Kim Sae Ron’s ⁤debt was ⁤eventually written off due to her inability to repay it:

“However, despite her ⁣many efforts, ‍Kim Sae Ron faced difficulties in⁢ her activities ⁤after the ‍drunk driving⁤ incident and found it realistically challenging to repay the remaining amount. as a result, we determined that Kim Sae Ron was no longer ⁤able to repay her debt. Consequently,‌ her debt was written off as a loss by us in​ December 2023. Our audit report dated April 1, 2024 confirms that we processed the entire claim against Kim Sae‍ Ron as an uncollectible accounts expense.”

The agency⁢ emphasized the legal and ethical ⁢considerations involved in handling Kim ⁤Sae Ron’s debt:

“In this ‌process, we ⁣had to comply with the legal procedures between⁤ us and Kim Sae Ron.If we were to arbitrarily bear the penalties that Kim Sae Ron should have borne, it could lead to the establishment ‍of a breach of trust against the‍ executives⁤ who made that⁢ decision,​ and ther was a risk that the costs would not ​be recognized as a company expense. If ​we lent money to kim Sae Ron without interest or ⁤collateral without any ‌procedures or documentation,it⁤ might very ‌well be seen as providing illegal benefits to a specific individual.”

GOLDMEDALIST also addressed a specific message Kim Sae Ron sent to​ Kim Soo Hyun:

“The message Kim Sae Ron sent to Kim Soo Hyun on March ⁤19, 2024 was written in this context. We needed to follow the⁢ process ‍to provision for the uncollectible accounts expense through the notice.”

The agency firmly denied any personal financial involvement from Kim Soo Hyun:

“Therefore, the issue of Kim Sae ron’s debt was entirely a matter between GOLDMEDALIST ​and Kim Sae Ron. The⁣ claims that Kim ⁤Soo ⁣Hyun ‌personally lent money to Kim‌ Sae Ron or suddenly sought to get it back are unfounded. Kim Soo Hyun has never lent money to⁣ kim Sae Ron, nor has‌ he urged repayment,​ nor was⁣ he in a position to do so.”

GOLDMEDALIST ⁣clarified ‍Kim Soo Hyun’s limited knowledge of the situation:

“At the time,Kim Sae Ron,who had left ⁣our company,lacked sufficient legal knowledge regarding her debt. ‌Thus,she sent a message to Kim Soo​ Hyun and not her creditor. However, Kim Soo Hyun was entirely unaware of the situation between ⁤our company and Kim Sae Ron.”

The agency concluded by expressing their disappointment at ​the distortion of‍ facts and the impact on Kim Soo Hyun:

“It is only ⁤heartbreaking that this has been distorted as if we ⁣pressured her for repayment and that it has been maliciously portrayed as the cause‌ of the deceased’s unfortunate decision a year later.”

concerns⁣ Regarding ​Privacy and Misinformation

GOLDMEDALIST raised concerns about the unauthorized disclosure of private information and the spread of misinformation:

“Who benefits from the unauthorized disclosure of private lives?”

The agency⁢ highlighted instances of misrepresentation and manipulation of​ evidence:

“Photos ⁤taken​ when ⁣kim Sae Ron was an adult have been misrepresented as⁤ photos from when she was 16.An acquaintance of the deceased’s mother has been falsely identified as an aunt.After⁢ presenting visually ⁣compelling but misleading evidence, the context and timeline are subtly altered, leading ⁢to the distortion of facts.”

GOLDMEDALIST emphasized the damage caused‍ by these distortions:

“In this process, kim⁢ Soo Hyun has been dragged into being the scapegoat ⁤for ⁣the tragedy faced by the deceased. Context is removed, ​and a single distorted piece of evidence turns someone into a criminal, and⁢ because⁣ they are a⁣ criminal, ⁣everything ⁤becomes ‍a‌ target ⁢for condemnation.”

The ⁢agency‌ acknowledged the⁤ reality of the⁢ released photos but cautioned against drawing false⁢ conclusions:

“The photos of the two ⁢individuals released ⁤by HoverLab are indeed real.However, that does not make HoverLab’s claims the ‘truth.’⁤ By throwing out a few pieces ⁢of evidence that attract public attention and removing ​the context behind them,the truth is distorted,causing many to suffer.”

GOLDMEDALIST concluded‍ by questioning the fairness of subjecting Kim soo ⁢Hyun to personal ‍attacks based on non-consensual disclosure of private information.